Mixing Ankara Prints

October 22, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

How do you feel about mixing ankara prints?

7 ways to increase your income & 10+ side hustle ideas

October 21, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve spoken a bit about cutting down on expenses, creating a budget and saving which is a great first step in getting your financial act together. But, sometimes, what you currently have isn’t enough to help cover all your expenses or even get you to the financial goals you have set aside for yourself. A […]

Preparing for the Holidays

October 15, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Christmas is reportedly one of the most expensive holidays in the year. Think about it, the prices of travel tickets go up and there seems to be some activity to do every other day (Christmas parties, dinners, brunch, shows, carols, etc). And the malls are filled with stores that simply scream ‘BUY ME, I am […]

Understanding Credit Cards

September 20, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

How it works The banks or financial institutions give you some money (credit limit) that you can borrow from to fund expenses with the expectation that you would pay it back. When you don’t pay this money back, you get charged interest. No, a credit card isn’t a bank card with free money.

And the Scarf Saves The Day, Again

September 17, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

My braids were a bit old and I wasn’t ready to take them off just yet; and let’s be honest, there’s only so much hair gel and edge control one can apply, when it’s time to take them off, it’s time to take the braids off. I had brunch with my friends and opted for […]

2 Ways I styled Jean Biker Shorts This Summer

September 14, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

One of my favourite purchases this summer would be these jean biker shorts. I got them from shein and was pretty impressed by the fit and quality to some extent. If you are looking for something really cheap that would probably only last one season, this is a good pair to get. They also felt […]

25 Lessons I’ve learnt at 25

September 11, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hello, It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post; I’m sorry. I turned 25 a few months ago and while this post has been ready for months, I’m finally going to share this. Included in this post are some of the pictures from my birthday photoshoot. The idea of a photoshoot started […]

TFSA vs RRSP: What’s right for me?

April 27, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hey all, this is a quick post explaining the difference between a TFSA and RRSP which one is the best to contribute towards to as well as some tax consequences to keep in mind while investing in any of these accounts. TFSA: Tax free savings account Tax free savings account is a savings and investment […]

How can i reduce my tax bill?

March 18, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

If I got a dollar for how many times I got asked this, haha. Here are some deductions and credits you are allowed to claim in the 2020 tax year that could help your reduce your tax bill and maybe get you a refund. Also some things for you to keep in mind as you […]